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- Our renewable energy projects create enough energy to power nearly 1 million homes and save the equivalent of more than 13 million barrels of oil per year.
- The Simi Landfill and Recycling Center alone powers the equivalent of 2,500 homes each day with two landfill gas-to-energy generators using methane gas
- Waste Management’s landfills provide more than 21,000 acres of protected habitat for wildlife. The Simi Valley Landfill is one of 49 certified sites by the Wildlife Habitat Council.
- WM's North American operations recycled enough paper and cardboard in one year to save 41 million trees.
- In California, we operate the largest fleet of clean natural gas collection vehicles and have reduced air emissions by 247 tons.
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Hope everyone had a happy and safe Fourth of July!
Can you believe we’re almost in the middle of summer? This is a perfect time to reflect on some of the great things happening here at Waste Management.
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The Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center and Ventura County Air Pollution Control District have teamed up to make it easier for residents of Simi Valley, Thousands Oaks and Moorpark to recycle gas-powered lawn mowers and qualify for discounts on environmentally friendly electric mowers.
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Waste Management (WM) environmental experts taught special lessons on topics including solid waste management, landfill operations and design, green house gas, fleet compliance, renewable energy and new technologies during Cate School’s Sustainable Systems Institute Program for Environmental Science teachers.
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In celebration of Earth Day, Waste Management and Cub Scout’s Wolf Den 5 from Pack 3663 planted historical trees at the Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center’s new Pollinator Garden. Planted historical trees included an Andrew Jackson Southern Magnolia, Dwight D. Eisenhower Green Ash, Clara Barton Redbud, Gettysburg Address Honey Locust and an Elvis Presley Sweetgum.
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Waste Management was the recipient of the Ventura County Leadership Academy’s 2009 Distinguished Business Leader of the Year Award at the recent 8th Annual Spotlight Leadership Luncheon at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Ventura.
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In June, Waste Management’s Community Relations Manager, Lisa Hemenway successfully graduated from Leadership Simi Valley Class of 2009 Best by Design – Making a Difference in Time.
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